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by CV_nick
Wed Oct 02, 2013 10:35 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Foot petal or new torch?
Replies: 1
Views: 383

Foot petal or new torch?

I just recently bought my first tig machine. A thermal arc 201 ts Dc inverter. I've been practicing quite a bit and im throwing down decent beads. I feel like I am being limited by the torch being big and how I have to hold it a certain way cause of the amp control on the torch. I know I can buy a f...
by CV_nick
Wed Sep 25, 2013 11:17 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: New and looking for advice
Replies: 5
Views: 643

Re: New and looking for advice

I realize its all smaw i had a chance to buy a used sa250d for a good price but didn't cause I don't have certs or experience. Ive heard welding school is a waste really and to just hire on as a helper at first to learn how the whole pipeline works. I know there are easier ways to make money but thi...
by CV_nick
Wed Sep 25, 2013 9:56 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: New and looking for advice
Replies: 5
Views: 643

New and looking for advice

Well here's a brief overview of where im at. Im 22 live in CA want to leave here travel and explore doing what I like. I have been into metal working since I was 17 when I built a custom bumper for my first truck with a hand me down lincoln 225. Have been doing it ever since and love it. I work at a...